Risk Assessment
You can find information about risk assessment with particular reference to the Science curriculum athttp://www.teachernet.gov.uk /teachinginengland/detail.cfm?id=336
General information on undertaking risk assessment on school visits is available from TeacherNet.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /wholeschool/healthandsafety/visits/
The Emergency Planning area of TeacherNet covers a wealth of information about risk assessment and strategic planning to minimise risk.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /emergencies/
You can view a sample visit risk assessment form (Word download 32 KB).
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /growingschools/downloads/ACFBB8.doc
The NUT produces guidance on health and safety in all aspects of school life, including risk assessment and management, which is available on their website.
http://www.teachers.org.uk/t opichome.php?id=54
Standards for Adventure gives downloadable guidance for supervisors, advisers and co-ordinators on best practice for school-led adventure activities.
http://publications.teachern et.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=produ ctdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId =DfES+0565+2002&
